Nursing Research Grants Program

Posted by on July 16, 2007

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Announces New Nursing Research Grants Program
Deadline: August 1, 2007

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (<a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/">http://www.alexslemonade.org/</a>), a unique foundation that evolved from a young cancer patient’s front-yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement to find a cure for childhood cancer, has announced its new Nursing Research Grants Program. The program is designed to support nursing research that will enhance the quality of care and life for children with cancer.

There are three categories of funding:

Pediatric Oncology Nursing Small Project Grants will provide up to $10,000 each to support the efforts of beginning nurse researchers to accomplish small research projects with both mentor and institutional support. A minimum of three small project grants will be awarded each year.

Pediatric Oncology Nursing Mid-Level Project Grants will provide up to $20,000 each to financially support efforts of more experienced nurse researchers to accomplish research projects with the support and commitment of the institution where they practice. A minimum of three mid-level project awards will be given each year.

The Distinguished Pediatric Oncology Nurse Researcher Grant will provide up to $50,000 for an experienced nurse researcher who requires seed money to investigate topics and issues related to the quality of nursing care and the quality of life for children with cancer. At least one Distinguished Pediatric Oncology Nurse Researcher Grant will be awarded each year. Demonstration of a career plan that shows commitment to pediatric cancer nursing is a critical component of a successful application.

At all levels of funding, the aim of the project must include plans to disseminate findings to improve nursing care of children with cancer consistent with the goals of the foundation. The foundation will place a priority on grant applications that are focused on the discovery and testing of innovative approaches to the nursing care of children with cancer and projects to improve the quality of life for these children.

Funds will be granted to nonprofit institutions or organizations operating in the United States or Canada. Researchers need not be U.S. citizens.

Visit the foundation’s Web site for complete program information and application instructions.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007667/alexslemonade">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007667/alexslemonade</a>

For additional RFPs in Medical Research, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_medical_resarch.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_medical_resarch.jhtml</a>